Summer is full of flora, so why not make a centerpiece out of it? Many different varieties of flowers bloom during summer, wherever you are, so it might be wise to take advantage of this bounty to decorate with.

Steps

1

Establish some criteria. Do you want your flowers to have a scent (this depends on whether your nose is sensitive or not)? What are your favorite colors? What flowers are blooming right now? Make this into a list.

2

Figure out what you want to be the backdrop. The backdrop is the greenery that the rest of the flowers are placed on. This can simply be ferns (think like the feathery kind, dandelion leaves [the bigger ones]), or you can use smaller flowers that have a lot of leaves (sweet woodruff, baby's breath, etc.).

3

Find some main flowers for your centerpiece. These will be the focal point of your centerpiece. Some flowers that bloom during the summer and are good focal points are roses, bleeding hearts, daisies, peonies, sunflowers, and hydrangeas. Good focal point flowers are big, with colors that really pop in regard to the rest of the centerpiece.

4

Find some accent flowers for your centerpiece. Accent flowers support the main flowers, and should be in a complementing color to the main flowers as well. Medium-sized flowers work best for this. Some accent flowers that bloom during the summer are daisies, lavender flowers, garlic flowers, and morning glories. Note that some flowers bloom in varying colors and sizes. Use this to your advantage.

5

Arrange. Make sure that all your flowers fit in the vase you are using. Focal point flowers go in the center, usually, the backdrop leaves in the back, and the accent flowers crowded around the focal point flowers, although this is not necessarily the only way to do it.

6

Mix it up a little. Try adding things like St. John's wort or wild violets. Flowers that add a dash of color that are typically considered weeds, or you can find in nature.

7

Enjoy! Place your arrangement somewhere it can be admired (make sure it has water) and enjoy your handiwork.